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Africa: World Bank Approves Project to Expand Agricultural Value Chains and Jobs

eriinfo.com5 months ago04 mins

Washington D.C. — The World Bank has approved a $500 million International Development Association (IDA) credit for the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) Project, aimed at increasing smallholder farmers productivity, strengthening agricultural value chains, and creating jobs while improving food and nutrition security. Agriculture remains Nigeria’s largest source of employment, yet low productivity,…

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Africa: The Likely Shape of the New World Order Evolving in the Middle East (I)

eriinfo.com5 months ago013 mins

Before February 28, 2026, (that is about three weeks ago) the main topic of discussion among analysts of geo-politics was on the declining status of the United States of America as global hegemon. On parameters of judgement including economic performance, global trade and commerce, innovation, research, military power, political and diplomatic influence, analysts across the…

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Africa: Underdogs Chase World Cup Berths in Mexico Playoff Tournament

eriinfo.com5 months ago06 mins

Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high-stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe. New Caledonia, Suriname, Jamaica, Bolivia, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo form the diverse cast of hopefuls each chasing one…

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Africa Needs to Fight for a Better Deal On World Trade Rules – It Should Lead the Charge On These 3 Priorities At This Week’s WTO Meeting

eriinfo.com5 months ago013 mins

African countries face many trade barriers today. Wealthier countries subsidise their farmers, making African agricultural exports less competitive. Global trade rules promise extra support but are rarely implemented. Many African countries also lack the infrastructure, funding or political will to build industries. This leaves them stuck exporting raw materials instead of higher-value finished goods. They…

Africa: 80 Percent of Rural Households Without Direct Water Access – World Water Report

eriinfo.com5 months ago016 mins

A new United Nations report has warned that global water inequality remains one of the most pressing development challenges of the decade, with billions still lacking safe drinking water and sanitation – while women and girls continue to bear the heaviest burden of water insecurity. The United Nations World Water Development Report 2026, titled Water…

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Africa: Remarks By Unicef Executive Catherine Russell On World Water Day 2026 – Where Water Flows, Equality Grows

eriinfo.com5 months ago06 mins

New York — As delivered “Excellencies, distinguished delegates, and colleagues, good morning. “For millions of girls around the world, the global water crisis is not abstract. It is the reason they wake before dawn to collect water, the reason they miss school when they are menstruating the reason their safety, their health, and their futures,…

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 in World Baseball Classic championship

eriinfo.com6 months ago03 mins

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Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

Venezuela stunned the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, beating the Americans 3-2 for the country’s first WBC title. Maikel Garcia got Venezuela on the board with a sacrifice fly that scored Salvador Perez in the top of the 3rd. Then Wilyer Abreu added another run with a solo shot in the 5th. …

How Trump’s unchecked power has changed the world | US-Israel war on Iran News

eriinfo.com6 months ago016 mins

The decision by United States President Donald Trump to launch a war on Iran has left many international law experts questioning if the world order established after World War II is actually working. In his second presidential term, Trump seems to be wielding total power without restraint, and the system of checks and balances enshrined…

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Africa: The Implausible Regime Change in Iran and How the War Affects the World

eriinfo.com6 months ago018 mins

Stockholm, Sweden — The US/Israeli war on Iran might be like messing with a hornets’ nest, spreading fear and chaos all around. The Israeli government claimed that the war was a “preventive” measure to address an immediate threat of Iran constructing a nuclear bomb. However, this war has obviously been meticulously planned over a long…